Safety & Health Officer (Construction Site – Penang)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Safety & Health Officer in Penang. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, hold a valid DOSH Green Book, and demonstrate strong OSHA and construction safety practices. Responsibilities include implementing the Safety & Health Management System, conducting inspections, preparing safety documents, and leading training sessions. Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Penang are encouraged to apply. This full-time role demands leadership and proactive risk management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of working experience as a Safety & Health Officer in the construction industry.
• Must possess a valid DOSH Green Book (Registered SHO).
• Strong understanding of OSHA, DOSH regulations, and construction safety practices.
• Able to work independently and firm in enforcing safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Safety & Health Management System at the construction site.
• Conduct daily site inspections and identify hazards.
• Prepare and update all safety-related documents.
• Lead toolbox meetings and training sessions for site workers.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports.

Skills

Understanding of OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Leadership skills

Proactive risk identification

Job description

Implement and monitor the company’s Safety & Health Management System at the construction site.

Conduct daily site inspections, identify hazards, and enforce corrective actions.

Prepare and update all safety-related documents, including HIRARC, HAZMAT, PTW, emergency response plans, and safety reports.

Lead toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and training sessions for site workers and subcontractors.

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare reports and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.

Liaise with DOSH, BOMBA, consultants, and main/sub-contractors on safety matters.

Ensure all machinery, equipment, and site activities comply with safety standards and legal requirements.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of safety audits, permits, and inspections.

Initiate continuous improvement measures to enhance the site’s safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor the company’s Safety & Health Management System at the construction site.
• Conduct daily site inspections, identify hazards, and enforce corrective actions.
• Prepare and update all safety-related documents, including HIRARC, HAZMAT, PTW, emergency response plans, and safety reports.
• Lead toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and training sessions for site workers and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare reports and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with DOSH, BOMBA, consultants, and main/sub-contractors on safety matters.
• Ensure all machinery, equipment, and site activities comply with safety standards and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of safety audits, permits, and inspections.
• Initiate continuous improvement measures to enhance the site’s safety culture.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of working experience as a Safety & Health Officer in the construction industry.
• Must possess a valid DOSH Green Book (Registered SHO).
• Strong understanding of OSHA, DOSH regulations, CIDB requirements, and construction safety practices.
• Good communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Able to work independently, proactive in identifying risks, and firm in enforcing safety compliance.
• Willing to work at the construction site on a full-time basis.
• Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Penang are encouraged to apply.

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